Georges Bizet

Carmen Suites 1 & 2, 1965

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Suite No. 2 - Band 1

Opening — Ominous mode and timbre, anticipating tragedy
After 15 seconds — Flute in lower register; pizzicato strings; several brief developing phrases
1:14 — Restatement of theme
1:32 — Oboe prominent
1:52 — New motif, brief, with shifting harmonies
2:07 — Return of motif
2:21 — Strings take predominance
2:25 — Woodwinds, new motif
2:43 — Lower strings
3:28 — Dark motif
3:39 — Return to main theme
4:11 — End of section